Evaluation of Lunar Drilling Technology for Terrestrial Applications -- Field Study.

Abstract

The report presents results of the field evaluation of a NASA-developed drill system which requires no cooling or lubricating agents. Performance of the NASA system was evaluated at sites in Arizona and New Mexico consisting of volcanic and igneous intrusives. Although the NASA system performed well in most of the materials encountered (at a drill rate of approximately 2 inches per minute), presence of unexpected moisture at several sites retarded efficient progress. Conclusions are presented concerning the nature and scope of laboratory tests suggested and justified by the field test results. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1974
Accession Number
AD0781944

Entities

People

  • R. E. Aufmuth

Organizations

  • Construction Engineering Research Laboratory

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Buildings And Structures
  • Drilling
  • Drills
  • Field Tests
  • Laboratory Procedures
  • Laboratory Tests
  • Materials
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Moisture
  • New Mexico
  • Research Facilities
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Methods

Readers

  • Geotechnical Engineering.
  • Systems Analysis and Design
  • Tribology (the study of the boundary interaction between sliding surfaces, lubrication, wear and friction).

Technology Areas

  • Space